Facilities Technician

novanta; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Novanta is seeking a practical and proactive Facilities Technician to join our Taunton team. You will support the safe management of site waste streams and help maintain the facilities, infrastructure and equipment that keep production running smoothly.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to solve problems across a manufacturing site, ensure health, safety and environmental standards, and contribute to site improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Coordinating waste and recycling collections.
• Supporting environmental and regulatory compliance activities.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conducting site inspections and equipment checks.
• Supporting EHS initiatives and site improvement projects.
• Assisting with chemical handling and material movements.
• Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental compliance

Maintenance tasks

Site inspections

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities Technician

Taunton, Somerset | Novanta

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission‑critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

At Novanta, our technologies help power some of the world's most advanced medical and industrial systems. From robotic surgery to advanced manufacturing, our products support applications where precision and reliability matter most. As part of our Precision Manufacturing business, you will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities operate safely, efficiently and compliantly every day.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a practical and proactive Facilities Technician to join our Taunton team. This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same.

You will be responsible for supporting the safe management of site waste streams while helping maintain the facilities, infrastructure and equipment that keep production running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working across different areas of a manufacturing site and taking ownership of important operational activities.

What you will be doing:

• Managing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste streams
• Coordinating waste and recycling collections
• Supporting environmental and regulatory compliance activities
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks
• Conducting site inspections and equipment checks
• Supporting EHS initiatives and site improvement projects
• Assisting with chemical handling and material movements
• Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.

What we are looking for:

You may already be working as a:

• Facilities Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Site Services Technician
• Facilities Operative
• Utilities Technician
• Maintenance Operative

You will ideally bring:

• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain training
• A hands‑on and proactive approach to work

Why join Novanta?

• Work for a global technology company
• Support products that improve lives
• Receive training and development opportunities
• Join a collaborative and supportive team
• Gain exposure to a wide range of facilities and engineering activities
• Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Working Pattern

Alternate shifts:

Week 1: 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 12:00pm Friday

Week 2: 2:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm Friday

Inclusive Recruitment Process

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call [phone] if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.